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    Morning everyone.

    I've been awake since 5am. Fresh cup of coffee, a couple Brunhildes with my Mints and Menthols, digging deep in this thread as I sit by a warm fire. It's a chilly 30° outside.

    I was reading page after page..of the rave and following of the Brunhilde MTL. I was searching The ECF Wayback Machine to see what else stood out as a comparable (better) contender, as I crawl through a long rabbit hole.

    My becoming a vapor after a 37 year hiatus of analogs is a good thing, however, the fixation of continually "collecting" had bitten me...to the point I'm quite the hoarder. Back in 2018 I bought my first Box mod, in late Summer 2023 I bought another (Dec 2023) of the same to replace (because my dumb azz ran over it) it.

    Since then I've added 13 mods and 3 more are on the way! Now I'm on the hunt for a better experience as I find myself researching RTA/RDTA tanks. That's a Rabbit Hole in and of itself....sigh.
    That’s a good start. I wouldn’t call 13 hoarding. I have more than that in current rotation.
     

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    Morning everyone.

    I've been awake since 5am. Fresh cup of coffee, a couple Brunhildes with my Mints and Menthols, digging deep in this thread as I sit by a warm fire. It's a chilly 30° outside.

    I was reading page after page..of the rave and following of the Brunhilde MTL. I was searching The ECF Wayback Machine to see what else stood out as a comparable (better) contender, as I crawl through a long rabbit hole.

    My becoming a vapor after a 37 year hiatus of analogs is a good thing, however, the fixation of continually "collecting" had bitten me...to the point I'm quite the hoarder. Back in 2018 I bought my first Box Mod, in late Summer 2023 I bought another (Dec 2023) of the same to replace (because my dumb azz ran over it) it.

    Since then I've added 13 Mods and 3 more are on the way! Now I'm on the hunt for a better experience as I find myself researching RTA/RDTA tanks. That's a Rabbit Hole in and of itself....sigh.
    So you're in the right thread??? Lol
     

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    The Vapefly SBS kit come with the Kriemhilde II (W) tank. It has the optional RBA deck. The tank itself is comprised of many pieces. Has anyone been running the RBA option and find it favorable?
    Yes, rba works well but for myself I found the deck small and tedious compared to my other rbas. Personally I am quite happy I explored rdtas, dead easy to build/wick; filling is mildly tedious though depending on the bottles you use.
     

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    Yes, rba works well but for myself I found the deck small and tedious compared to my other rbas. Personally I am quite happy I explored rdtas, dead easy to build/wick; filling is mildly tedious though depending on the bottles you use.
    This morning I wanted to get a better look at the RBA for the Kriemhilde II. I couldn't get the dang thing apart. The bottom of the tank come off, but not the RBA. When I got the notion to grab a pair of pliers, STOP!! They should not be needed!! That's when I looked through the bottom of the RBA and noticed the slot. I put a small flathead screwdriver in there, turned it, and the RBA come right out. I was getting p.i.ss.e.d....lol.

    I'm wanting to find a nice RDTA. I was looking at the Steamcrave (expensive) brand after watching a couple videos by Vaping with Vic. He does some dang good reviews.
     

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    Yes, rba works well but for myself I found the deck small and tedious compared to my other rbas. Personally I am quite happy I explored rdtas, dead easy to build/wick; filling is mildly tedious though depending on the bottles you use.
    I ran the Helheim rdta for quite a while on a squonk mod so I had the tank full and the squonk bottle. When the tank got low just gave it a squeeze and refilled the tank. Much less filling that way.
     

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    I like to design, some of what arrived today, 50cm and 30cm aluminum rulers, and a compass tool that I have wanted for a long time.
    I bought the old Staedtler in 1992 when I went to technical school, I still have it, a little step up today.
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    Tomorrow I get to finish the coiling & wicking & polishing tool shelf drawer, ome out of four.
    There will be packages tomorrow as well, just five with dhl express.
     

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    I ran the Helheim rdta for quite a while on a squonk mod so I had the tank full and the squonk bottle. When the tank got low just gave it a squeeze and refilled the tank. Much less filling that way.
    Still thinking about putting an rdta on a squonk. Honestly just too lazy to set it up yet. I don't remember if I have the SC rdta but probably not. I do have 2 others I like but other than the Artemis I can't recall what the other two are. Lol
     

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    I'm wanting to find a nice RDTA. I was looking at the Steamcrave (expensive) brand after watching a couple videos by Vaping with Vic. He does some dang good reviews.
    I felt he was better a few years ago.
    Nowadays, everything is great in all his tests.
    He tests the middle level, very rarely does he get the opportunity to test the high end, and even on the middle brands he has failed with several, among other things it has been years since Innokin sent products to Vaping with Vic.
    Then he messes up the difference from 18350 to 18500 quite often too.

    He has good intros, there aren't many who can beat him on that, but a lot of so-so on use and specifications.
     

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    'm wanting to find a nice RDTA. I was looking at the Steamcrave (expensive) brand after watching a couple videos by Vaping with Vic. He does some dang good reviews.
    Steam Crave Aromamizer was my fav tank for 4-5 years. There was nothing better in my eyes. Until I got lazy and just rocked drop ins
     

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    Steam Crave Aromamizer was my fav tank for 4-5 years. There was nothing better in my eyes. Until I got lazy and just rocked drop ins
    I'm to point in this venture of vaping, where I >want< to have a nice journey. I want to experience high-end RTA/MTLs.

    As time has progressed, the Kayfun 5, 5² have had me somewhat mesmerized.

    What I need to do now, is get beyond the cost.
     

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    I'm to point in this venture of vaping, where I >want< to have a nice journey. I want to experience high-end RTA/MTLs.

    As time has progressed, the Kayfun 5, 5² have had me somewhat mesmerized.

    What I need to do now, is get beyond the cost.
    I had never bought any high end tanks until last year. Actually I don’t think I spent over 40 for a tank until then. I saw a review on the Voltrove rta and bought one. I think it was around $80 plus I got a couple spare glass sections for it. Yes it was nice but not twice as nice as some of my other tanks. There are a lot of more expensive tanks than that but thought I’d start out in the mid range. Also, I’m not really big into MTL so that eliminated a lot of the high end tanks for me. As it stands, I’m pretty happy with what I have and don’t feel the need to spend hundreds on a tank.
     

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    I had never bought any high end tanks until last year. Actually I don’t think I spent over 40 for a tank until then. I saw a review on the Voltrove rta and bought one. I think it was around $80 plus I got a couple spare glass sections for it. Yes it was nice but not twice as nice as some of my other tanks. There are a lot of more expensive tanks than that but thought I’d start out in the mid range. Also, I’m not really big into MTL so that eliminated a lot of the high end tanks for me. As it stands, I’m pretty happy with what I have and don’t feel the need to spend hundreds on a tank.
    The VapeFly tanks suit me fine. Am I satisfied? Yes. But. I'm so much so, I want to experience the others made by them for MTL.

    I could say "I'm open to suggestions" and play round-robin listening to others input, biased or un-biased, and still not hear what I'm wanting to hear. So in my eyes of expectations there's a game called "buy once-cry once" and take the plunge.

    Easily said.....
     

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    SvoeMesto Kayfun 5’s were designed as RDL/DL, not MTL

    Kayfun lite or the Kayfun Prime were designed as MTL RTA’s
    I've also looked into both of those. The Prime is actually top of the list. The 5 sounds like it's also more RDL but can be dialed down.

    The 5² is more RDTA.

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    I've also looked into both of those. The Prime is actually top of the list. The 5 sounds like it's also more RDL but can be dialed down.

    The 5² is more RDTA.

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    If you go towards true mtl, of the two you mention, Prime with air nozzle kit is a few steps above 5. Even if you can buy a pin kit for 5, you can't fine deal afc in the same way, and the chamber is probably slightly larger than Prime.
    I don't have 5, but Prime and KFL'21
    5² is a pure RDL.
     

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    The Prime is actually top of the list.

    I have a couple Prime's........ they are very nice MTL RTA's. Airflow can easily be set between 1mm - 2mm.

    Also have a couple KFL19's......... also very nice MTL RTA's.

    The 5 sounds like it's also more RDL but can be dialed down.

    Also have an OG K5, it can only be "dialed down" to MTL via optional airflow inserts. The quality of MTL on a K5 w/AF inserts is nowhere near that of a Prime or KFL.

    The Kayfun 5 SE airflow can be adjusted between 1.8mm, 2.2mm, 2.7mm and 3.2mm (fairly open MTL to DL).

    The 5² is more RDTA.

    The and 5² SE are both straight-up DL RTA's (AF = 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm).
     

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